Mental Health First Aid Refresher (Webinar)
MHFA Refresher Courses are available to individuals who have previously completed a Mental Health First Aid training course (face-to-face, blended, or online) and wish to update their knowledge and build on their skills. They are an essential part of maintaining accreditation as an MHFAider in Australia.
This 5-hour webinar provides an opportunity to extend accreditation for a further three years.
A manual is used during the webinar as a resource to refresh knowledge and complete assessment.
Important information required for the delivery of the manual:
Important information required for the delivery of the manual:
- Book at least 2 weeks ahead to allow for delivery to the postal address chosen at time of booking.
- The course price includes postage.
*Courses up to and including 4th October 2025 are scheduled in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Courses from 5th October 2025 onwards are scheduled in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
Target Audience:
The course is designed for participants who have been accredited as an MHFAider within the past three years in one of the following courses:
- Standard MHFA
- Older Person MHFA
- Blended/Online Community or Workplace
- Financial Services, Legal Professionals or Pharmacy MHFA
- Tertiary
Please note : Individuals are only eligible to attend the MHFA Refresher course if it has been less than 3 years since they last completed their MHFA course. Individuals are only eligible for one refresher course, after which, the full course is to be completed again. If you're unsure about your eligibility, please contact Mental Health First Aid at mhfa@mhfa.com.au for confirmation.
Learning Outcomes:
- On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to complete an online assessment to be further issued a Certificate of Accreditation from Mental Health First Aid Australia.
- Important Notice: If you book and complete a Refresher course beyond 3 years from your initial accreditation, you are only eligible for a Certificate of Attendance.
Learning Methods:
A combination of activities‚ role-play, and interaction with a mental health first aid trainer. There are no formal assessments for this course.
Program Benefits:
- Learn how to respond to someone experiencing issues with mental health
- Develop skills to support a friend, family member or coworker
- Make a difference to your community
- Improve your knowledge of mental health, supports and appropriate first aid strategies
- Improve your confidence in providing first aid to a person experiencing a mental health problem
- Decrease stigmatising attitudes
- Increase the amount of support available to others around you
Content:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe effects of alcohol or other drug use
- Severe psychotic states
- Aggressive behaviours
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 22 January 2026 | 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm | Online Course in AEDT | 1 | $270.00 | |
| 17 February 2026 | 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm | Online Course in AEDT | 3 | $270.00 | |
| 18 March 2026 | 09:30 am – 02:30 pm | Online Course in AEDT | 8 | $270.00 | |
| 16 April 2026 | 11:00 am – 04:00 pm | Online Course in AEST | 8 | $270.00 | |
| 19 May 2026 | 11:00 am – 04:00 pm | Online Course in AEST | 8 | $270.00 | |
| 17 June 2026 | 09:30 am – 02:30 pm | Online Course in AEST | 8 | $270.00 | |
| 23 July 2026 | 11:30 am – 04:30 pm | Online Course in AEST | 8 | $270.00 | |
| 18 August 2026 | 09:30 am – 02:30 pm | Online Course in AEST | 8 | $270.00 | |
| 23 September 2026 | 11:00 am – 04:00 pm | Online Course in AEST | 8 | $270.00 | |
| 14 October 2026 | 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm | Online Course in AEDT | 8 | $270.00 | |
| 17 November 2026 | 11:30 am – 04:30 pm | Online Course in AEDT | 8 | $270.00 | |
| 16 December 2026 | 09:30 am – 02:30 pm | Online Course in AEDT | 8 | $270.00 |